Boca Juniors coach, Fernando Gago, expressed his disappointment after the 1-1 draw against Unión in the second round of the Torneo Apertura of the Professional Football League. Gago, who also had a stint at Aldosivi, Racing, and Chivas in Mexico, stated his dissatisfaction with the result, noting that they were left with a negative feeling.
Boca's team had taken the lead with a goal from Marcelo Saracchi in the 5th minute of the first half and controlled most of the match, having opportunities to extend the lead. However, Kevin Zenón wasted a clear goal chance in front of goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo, preventing them from securing the victory.
Gago emphasized the importance of building a playing identity from the first day of training and working to improve continuously. He highlighted the need for the team to maintain pressure and pace during matches, focusing on achieving victory and forming a competitive team for future challenges.
Regarding the team's performance, Gago mentioned: "We were defending a favorable result and we were four minutes away from winning... It frustrates you due to the minutes left. We needed a little more circulation and finishing." Despite the circumstances of the match, the coach praised the players' attitude and their effort to seek victory.
In conclusion, Fernando Gago acknowledged that building a playing identity takes time and that continuous work is needed to reach the desired level. Despite the frustration of the draw, he showed commitment to continue improving and forming a competitive team to face the upcoming challenges in the football league.
